How to use the Stencil Genie and a Giveaway

Once upon a time, I bought every single cookie tool known to man. Then, as time went on and I ran out of storage space, I cleared out all the fluff and kept only the things I truly use and love. It’s not often that a gadget that finds a place in my heart, but when the Stencil Genie hit the scene last year, it did just that! So this year, in honor of the Stencil Genie’s first birthday, it’s creator, Ginny Levack and I decided to celebrate with a giveaway. But first, I’d like to tell you a little bit about how the Stencil Genie works.

Many of you already use the Stencil Genie, so, this is a review. But for those of you who have not, here’s a quick little overview. The Stencil Genie is made up of four parts. A two-piece frame, plus two additional “Wonderbars” (sold separately) for airbrushing cookies on a stick. If you look closely you’ll notice that one side of the frame is slightly taller than the other. This is to accommodate cookies of different thicknesses. To use the Genie, place the square pieces magnet side-up and position the stencil over one side of the frame.

When the stencil is in position, secure it by placing the second side over the bottom, magnets touching.

Next, place the stencil over a cookie that has been flooded and allowed to dry. Use icing, an airbrush, or aerosol spray color to apply the color in light, even layers. Remember to be as light handed as possible. If you use too much color or icing the excess can seep under the edges of the stencil and ruin the design. After applying the color, carefully remove the frame to reveal a beautifully stenciled cookie. Stenciled cookies make great stand alone designs, but I especially love to use them in my cookie platters to kind of “tell a story,” if you will. Now that the technical stuff is out of the way let’s talk about the giveaway! In honor of the Stencil Genie’s turning a year old, one lucky reader will win:

I’m still afraid to airbrush!

love your work 🙂

I love these stencils!

I loooooooooove the chevron stencil by the Cookie Countess! This is an incredible prize and I would love the chance to win the stencil genie and airbrush system so that I could recreate some of your amazing cookies! Thanks so much for holding this contest! 🙂

I enjoy using classic stripes to create a lot of depth in many different designs

I love chevron & damask designs – fun & classic !

I haven’t actually done any stencilling yet and have been dying to try but am a little scared of the airbrusher. I think the stencil genie might just be the encouragement I need to get started with stencilling!

I have so many of the Cookie Countess stencils, it’s hard to choose just one. I really like the retro stars.

I really like the paisley stencil.

Hi! My favorite stencil is the preppy stripes. As a little girl, my favorite coloring book was Gingham Girls and to this day I still love that pattern. This stencil would be great for making gingham and all sorts of other uses. I like its versatility.
Thanks!

I’ve never used a stencil. I’ve seen a number of designs that are appealing to me

My favorite is the checkerboard since it’s so classic.

I adore your website- thank you so much for the many incredible tutorials, I have used many already! An airbrush would be my next biggest desire for both my cake and cookie decorating, and this stencil genie looks amazing!!! 😀 Here’s hoping 😉